Supporters of President Donald Trump huddled at the entrance of the Southern Boulevard Bridge.

Some chanting, others holding signs as the president made his way from his Mar a Lago estate.

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The welcome party comes on Trump's 12th trip to the Palm Beaches.

This time last year, Trump made his first visit as commander in chief.

He also hosted a Super Bowl watch party at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.

However, this year's visit may not pair the same.

Saturday morning, Trump hit the golf course with news circulating about his approval to release a GOP memo criticizing the FBI's Russia collusion probe. He also declined NBC's invitation to participate in a pre-Super Bowl interview.

It's an offer he accepted from FOX's Bill O'Reilly last year, but so much has changed since then.

In September, Trump criticized the NFL for allowing players to kneel during the national anthem in protest of police brutality.

And encouraged fans to boycott the brand.

Some Trump supporters are still bitter about the protests.

"I don't think he should watch it because he's making a point. that the NFL has gone sadly too far left," said Mary Lou, of Miami.

Other supporters said the president should take the high road and watch the game anyway.

"Overall, I believe he should watch it just to prove the everyone in this country that he's not going to be part of the hate that's going on. You know. And maybe enjoy it," said Patrick Miller.